Cut-Off Time
/ˈkʌtˌɒf taɪm/
Definitions
- (n.) The latest time by which a legal or financial action must be completed or received to be effective for a particular period or process.
Documents must be submitted before the cut-off time to be considered in this filing cycle.
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Commentary
Cut-off times are crucial in legal and financial contexts to establish clear procedural deadlines and avoid disputes over timeliness.
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